#DearUs: Recent Episodes
Faye Kabali-Kagwa
DearUs is a short 5-episode podcast series that explores the lives of six matric students in South Africa in the year of 2020. In each episode they invite you to view their final year of schooling through their eyes in the midst of a global pandemic.
DearUs was created as part of the #DearUs, Matric 2020 digital exhibition curated by Faye Kabali-Kagwa for the Fak'ugesi African Digital Innovation Festival. You can read more about the exhibition here: https://fakugesi.co.za/dearus-matric-2020/
Thinking about the future can be daunting, but also wildly exciting as new possibilities come to light. In this episode Lwanga gives up hosting duties to give us a glimpse into his envisioning of himself and the world 10 years into the future.
This podcast was made to accompany the digital WhatsApp exhibition #DearUs, Matric 2020 as part of the Fak'ugesi African Digital Innovation festival in October 2020. Read more about the exhibition and the festival here:https://fakugesi.co.za/dearus-matric-2020/
CREDITS
Host - Faye Kabali-Kagwa
Feature - Lwanga Mukasa
Edit, master, & score - Jannous Aukema
Producer - Faye Kabali-Kagwa
Reflection is such a powerful tool in uncovering joy. In this episode both Nathan and Zenande share with us moments that made them proud ad filled them with hope in their matric year. Enjoy!
This podcast was made to accompany the digital WhatsApp exhibition #DearUs, Matric 2020 as part of the Fak'ugesi African Digital Innovation festival in October 2020. Read more about the exhibition and the festival here: https://fakugesi.co.za/dearus-matric-2020/
CREDITS
Host -Lwanga Mukasa
Feature - Zenande & Nathan
Edit, master, & score - Jannous Aukema
Producer - Faye Kabali-Kagwa
The Matric Dance is one of the signifiers of matric along with matric jackets, special seating in assembly, and other actions and moments that signify the difference between matrics and the rest of the student body. In 2020 many schools had to forfeit this night. In this episode Mihlali tells us about the matric dance she had fantasized about all year.
This podcast was made to accompany the digital WhatsApp exhibition #DearUs, Matric 2020 as part of the Fak'ugesi African Digital Innovation festival in October 2020. Read more about the exhibition and the festival here:https://fakugesi.co.za/dearus-matric-2020/
CREDITS
Host - Lwanga Mukasa
Feature - Mihlali Mangcola
Edit, score, & master - Jannous Aukema
Producer - Faye Kabali-Kagwa
We all have different strategies for getting through a challenging time. For Melody comfort would come in little bite size pieces, or through calming melodies. Listen to this episode and see if you can relate to Melody.
This podcast was made to accompany the digital WhatsApp exhibition #DearUs, Matric 2020 as part of the Fak'ugesi African Digital Innovation festival in October 2020. Read more about the exhibition and the festival here: https://fakugesi.co.za/dearus-matric-2020/
CREDITS
Host - Lwanga Mukasa
Feature - Melody Legwale
Mastered, edit, and score - Jannous Aukema
Producer - Faye Kabali-Kagwa
This episode centers around Prisca as she takes stock of her matric year amidst a global health crisis in the form of COVID-19. This episode also features advice and stories from matric students from across South Africa.
This podcast was made to accompany the digital WhatsApp exhibition #DearUs, Matric 2020 as part of the Fak'ugesi African Digital Innovation festival in October 2020. Read more about the exhibition and the festival here: https://fakugesi.co.za/dearus-matric-2020/
CREDITS
Host - Lwanga Mukasa
Features - Prisca
Producer - Children's Radio Foundation